Honda Earth Dream – RA108

After a disappointing season,  it seems that Honda have gone for revolution rather than evolution with the design of their 2008 machine. 
“The RA108 car is a wholly different concept to its predecessors, in terms of its aerodynamic layout and mechanical structure. The design philosophy has been developed to allow greater scope for aerodynamic packaging and exploitation, [...]

Interesting Interview – Mosley on cost caps, customer cars, and the new McLaren

FIA President Max Mosley
Q: You are a vehement advocate of cost-cutting measures. Are you surprised that some of the teams aren’t more enthusiastic in their support? After all, even those backed by major car manufacturers don’t have limitless finance…
MM: Absolutely. I think for a long time the feeling was with the big manufacturers that [...]

First Ever F1 Night Race

It may be too early to talk about it, but this is one of the race that I will never miss for the 2008 season.  Singapore is going to host their inaugural F1 race in 2008 (coming September), and it going to be the first-ever night racing in the F1 history.
Detail report: http://bcosurich.blogspot.com/2008/01/first-ever-f1-night-race.html
Circuit Layout: http://bcosurich.blogspot.com/2008/01/singapore-f1-street-circuit-layout.html

F1 2008 Driver Line Up (Final)

Ferrari
1 Kimi Raikkonen (FIN)
2 Felipe Massa (BR)
BMW Sauber
3 Nick Heidfeld (D)
4 Robert Kubica (PL)
Renault
5 Fernando Alonso (E)
6 Nelson Piquet (BR)
Williams Toyota
7 Nico Rosberg (D)
8 Kazuki Nakajima (J)
Red Bull Renault
9 David Coulthard (GB)
10 Mark Webber (AUS)
Toyota
11 Jarno Trulli (I)
12 Timo Glock (D)
STR Ferrari
14 Sebastien Bourdais (F)
15 Sebastian Vettel (D)
Honda
16 Jenson Button (GB)
17 Rubens Barrichello (BR)
Super Aguri [...]

Kimi test run F2008

Less than 24 hours after Ferrari F2008 official launch, Kimi Raikkonen took to the track in Ferrari’s new car on Monday. Raikkonen completed the F2008’s first shakedown laps at the team’s Fiorano circuit in Italy.The F2008 is the machine with which Raikkonen will aim to defend his drivers’ crown when the new season gets underway [...]

Ferrari launch F2008

Ferrari F2008 technical specifications – chassis
Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Ferrari longitudinal gearbox
Limited-slip differential
Semiautomatic sequential
electronically controlled gearbox
quick-shift
Number of gears: 7 + Reverse
Ventilated carbon-fibre
disc brakes
Independent suspension,
push-rod activated torsion
springs front and rear
Weight (with water, lubricant and driver): 605 kg
BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13”
Engine
Type: 056
Number of cylinders: 8
Cylinder block in cast
aluminium: V 90°
Number of valves: 32
Pneumatic distribution
Total displacement: [...]

2008 Driver Line Up

The latest driver line up for year 2008 has been confirmed by FIA.
http://bcosurich.blogspot.com/2008/01/fia-confirmed-2008-driver-line-up.html